Ticlopidine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Ticlid
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is very important that blood tests be done before treatment
is started with ticlopidine, and repeated every 2 weeks for the first 3 months
of treatment with ticlopidine
. The tests are needed to find out whether
certain side effects are occurring. Finding these side effects early helps
to prevent them from becoming serious. Your doctor will arrange for the blood
tests to be done. Be sure that you do not miss any appointments
for these tests
. You will probably not need to have your blood tested
so often after the first 3 months of treatment, because the side effects are
less likely to occur after that time.
Tell all medical doctors, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists
you go to that you are taking this medicine
. Ticlopidine may increase
the risk of serious bleeding during an operation or some kinds of dental work.
Therefore, treatment may have to be stopped about 10 days to 2 weeks before
the operation or dental work is done.
Ticlopidine may cause serious bleeding, especially after an injury. Sometimes,
bleeding inside the body can occur without your knowing about it. Ask your
doctor whether there are certain activities you should avoid while taking
this medicine (for example, sports that can cause injuries). Also, check with your doctor immediately if you are injured while being treated
with this medicine
.
Check with your doctor immediately if you notice any
of the following side effects
:
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Bruising or bleeding, especially bleeding that is hard to stop. Bleeding
inside the body sometimes appears as bloody or black, tarry stools, or faintness.
Also, bleeding may occur from the gums when brushing or flossing teeth.
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Any sign of infection, such as fever, chills, or sore throat.
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Sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth.
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Dark or bloody urine, difficulty in speaking, fever, pale color of
skin, pinpoint red spots on skin, convulsions (seizures), weakness, or yellow
eyes or skin.
After you stop taking ticlopidine, the chance of bleeding may continue
for 1 or 2 weeks. During this period of time, continue to follow the same
precautions that you followed while you were taking the medicine.
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